Ukrainian Pyrih With Cabbage Filling Recipes

Steps:

• DOUGH: Dissolve the sugar in the lukewarm water, sprinkle the yeast over it, and let it stand for 10 minutes.
• Cool the milk to lukewarm and combine it with the yeast.
• Add the eggs, cream, salt, and sugar.
• Mix well.
• Work the butter into the flour until crumbly.
• Add the first mixture and mix quickly to form a soft dough, handling it as little as possible.
• DO NOT KNEAD.
• Place the dough on a floured board and divide into 2 equal parts.
• Roll each part into a rectangle about 1/3 inch thick.
• Place one part of the rolled dough on a greased baking sheet.
• 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Spread the cabbage filling over it.
• Cover with the other part of the rolled dough.
• Seal the edges well on all sides.
• Prick the top lightly in several places.
• Cover and set it in a warm place to rise until light.
• This will take about 1 hour.
• Bake in a moderate over (350 degree F) for about 40 minutes.
• Cut into squares and serve warm.
• CABBAGE FILLING: Shred the cabbage very finely, sprinkle with salt, and let it stand for 15 minutes.
• Squeeze it dry.
• Cook the onion in the butter until tender.
• Add the cabbage and cook until it is tender but not overcooked.
• Mix in the lemon juice.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the hard cooked eggs.
• If desired, some chopped, cooked ham or chopped, cooked mushrooms may be added to this filling in place of eggs.
• Traditional Ukrainian Cooking.